Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 5:06 pm
I enjoy riding with and without helmets / gear. I usually only ride without helmets on short trips around the corner. I would say helmets improve your visibility at highway speeds above 60 mph or so due to the wind protection they provide. And if you are ever caught in even a minor rain shower with no helmet you have virtually no choice other than to pull over and park, the rain impacting your face makes concentration on driving almost impossible.
Where I live (Houston), I would say about 30% of the cruiser drivers I see wear helmets, and about 70-80% of sport bike drivers.
Where I live (Houston), I would say about 30% of the cruiser drivers I see wear helmets, and about 70-80% of sport bike drivers.